Hi,

I've been trying to remove quite a few (>10) read-only folders & their
subfolders by following the workaround instructions found at
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256614, but I'm still unable to remove the
folders.

I created a new registry key UseSystemForSystemFolders and modified the new
value to Type 1 in Registry Editor. Then I tried to use the attrib command
prompt to change the read-only attribute by using attrib -r +s C:\V\Vids. But
it says Access denied.

What else can I do to get rid of these folders? Someone please help me out,
thanks very much in advance!

Sincerely,
Regine

"Regine" <Regine@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1D5CDCF5-F927-4AAA-933A-576ACB798BF6@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
>
> I've been trying to remove quite a few (>10) read-only folders & their
> subfolders by following the workaround instructions found at
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256614, but I'm still unable to remove the
> folders.
>
> I created a new registry key UseSystemForSystemFolders and modified the
> new
> value to Type 1 in Registry Editor. Then I tried to use the attrib command
> prompt to change the read-only attribute by using attrib -r +s C:\V\Vids.
> But
> it says Access denied.
>
> What else can I do to get rid of these folders? Someone please help me
> out,
> thanks very much in advance!
>
> Sincerely,
> Regine

The usual way is to seize ownership of these folders, then
to delete them. Click Start / Help and look for help on
"ownership" if unsure how to do this.